In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

Inside the secret room, Zhang Xiaoshan sat cross-legged.

While the Palace Mistress of Yaochi was familiarizing herself with the Pure Yin Technique, Zhang Xiaoshan was using the power of the Golden Core to nurture his flying sword—the Seven Star Shaking Light Sword!

This flying sword originally had no name, or perhaps the Queen of Yaochi Palace forgot its name.

Seeing that the sword was engraved with the Seven Stars Gathering Spirit Array and had a mermaid pearl on the hilt, which shone brightly in its ancient simplicity, Zhang Xiaoshan named the sword the Seven Stars Shaking Light Sword.

Perhaps due to the purity of his magical power, in just three days, Zhang Xiaoshan achieved a preliminary harmony with the sword, reaching the legendary state of 'man and sword as one,' and was able to unleash the full power of the flying sword.

Furthermore, through continuous nurturing, the flying sword, with the help of Zhang Xiaoshan's pure yang magic power, began to condense pure yang sword energy.

You should know that the power of pure Yang is one of the most superior magical powers in the Divine Land!

Moreover, the Pure Yang Sword Qi is magnificent and vast, a powerful weapon to sweep away all demons.

Just as Zhang Xiaoshan was nurturing his flying sword with his true energy and cultivating tacit understanding, a colorful stream of light suddenly flashed into the secret room.

Suddenly, a stunningly beautiful woman appeared out of thin air in front of Zhang Xiaoshan.

A graceful and beautiful figure descended slowly; it was none other than the Queen Mother of Yaochi Palace herself.

At this moment, the Palace Mistress of Yaochi glanced at Zhang Xiaoshan expressionlessly, and stretched out her jade palm. Zhang Xiaoshan's large hand unconsciously rose up and pressed against the soft, alabaster-like pancreas in front of him.

"Concentrate your mind and calm your spirit, then circulate the Dao technique!"

A crisp, cold shout rang in Zhang Xiaoshan's ears. Zhang Xiaoshan quickly composed himself, disregarding the beautiful scenery before him, and began to circulate the Pure Yang Dao Technique.

As the Pure Yang Dao Technique was activated, Zhang Xiaoshan felt an extremely cold and yin power, like ten-thousand-year-old ice, begin to resist his Pure Yang True Power, and even gradually showed signs of crushing him.

This is the Yin power of the Jade Pool Palace Master, which is far more powerful and profound than Zhang Xiaoshan's pure Yang power.

In terms of purity, it is far superior to that of Zhang Xiaoshan, a mere cultivator.

With the level of the Jade Pool Palace Master, there was absolutely no need to cultivate the Pure Yin Yin Technique.

Unfortunately, the Palace Mistress of Yaochi Palace was too eager for quick success, and the Taiyin Treasure Book was too extreme and cold, so the Palace Mistress of Yaochi Palace's breakthrough had a slight flaw.

Although it is not a major problem, the higher one's realm, the more magnified this flaw becomes, and even stepping onto the path of immortality becomes an unknown.

On the contrary, after only glancing at Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Dao Technique once, the Palace Master of Yaochi was certain that this technique could make up for the flaws in her cultivation.

Although Zhang Xiaoshan has only deduced the Golden Core chapter so far, it is still of great help to the Palace Master of Yaochi Palace.

If she can deduce the Primordial Spirit Chapter, she can basically solve all her cultivation problems.

Just as the extreme cold magic power was about to completely overwhelm the pure yang magic power, an aura that made the Jade Pool Palace Master tremble suddenly spread out from within Zhang Xiaoshan's primordial spirit.

Immediately, the extreme cold magic seemed to have met its nemesis and became much more 'docile'.

Although it was still extremely yin and cold, it no longer suppressed the pure yang magic power; instead, the two magic powers began to operate in an orderly manner.

For a moment, the Palace Master of Yaochi Palace looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with shock.

But soon, the two, in their cultivation state, unknowingly entered a state of oneness with heaven and earth.

As the Pure Yin and Pure Yang Daoist techniques reached their peak, a continuous stream of spiritual energy flowed into the two people's bodies from above the secret chamber. At the same time, a rotating illusory Tai Chi diagram silently appeared around them.

In the distance, one can vaguely see the Tai Chi diagram with one side facing the biting wind and snow, and the other side facing the blazing sun.

Moreover, as the Tai Chi diagram spun faster and faster, not only did the strange phenomena on both sides not ease at all, but the Xuanbing Qi and Pure Yang Yuan Qi became even more intense and terrifying.

At the same time, the two cultivators, who were initially testing the waters, gradually entered the ultimate state of selflessness and formlessness.

Through the Great Circulation of Daoist Techniques, Yin and Yang True Power merge, and finally the Primordial Spirit merges with itself, becoming inseparable.

The Palace Mistress of Yaochi Palace finally saw the 'divine artifact' deep within Zhang 843's Purple Mansion—

The Nine Cauldrons!

A divinely powerful purgatory, seemingly an unparalleled artifact capable of suppressing countless worlds, was placed in Zhang Xiaoshan's Purple Mansion to suppress some evil spirits.

"Pure Yang Dao Foundation!"

Zhang Xiaoshan once said that his Pure Yang Dao Foundation was a cauldron.

Moreover, the Xuanhuang Cauldron in front of him also exuded a scorching aura like the blazing sun, which was exactly the same as Zhang Xiaoshan's pure yang true power, and they were of the same origin.

The Palace Master of Yaochi immediately concluded that this was Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Dao Foundation.

She never expected that Zhang Xiaoshan's Pure Yang Dao Foundation would be so profound and shocking, far exceeding her imagination.

hum!

During his cultivation, the spiritual energy suddenly surged, and an even more terrifying surge of spiritual energy poured into Zhang Xiaoshan's body.

The surge of spiritual energy did not subside until three hours later.

At the same time, Zhang Xiaoshan and the Palace Master of Yaochi Palace slowly finished their practice.

At this moment, the Palace Mistress of Yaochi looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with a strange gaze, her long, narrow phoenix eyes sparkling like autumn water.

During this cultivation, she used Zhang Xiaoshan's pure yang true energy to transform into pure yin magic power. Although Zhang Xiaoshan's realm was far lower than hers, his pure yang true energy was extremely refined, and the transformation into pure yin magic power was very smooth.

However, Zhang Xiaoshan was the one who benefited the most from the two.

After all, Zhang Xiaoshan's cultivation level was far lower than hers. During the cultivation process, not only did his pure yang true energy become more refined, but he also broke through the first stage of the Golden Core realm, and his Golden Core opened up the four orifices.

Chapter 916 First Steps Down the Mountain and into the Human World

"Thank you for your guidance, Palace Master!"

It was just a simple joint cultivation session, and Zhang Xiaoshan didn't consider himself to be the Daoist partner of the Yaochi Palace Master, especially since there was also a master-disciple relationship involved.

This cultivation experience also made Zhang Xiaoshan realize that there were significant problems with the magical power of the Palace Master of Yaochi.

The power of the Taiyin magic is extremely domineering and cold, seemingly unparalleled in its power, far surpassing Zhang Xiaoshan's pure Yang magic.

However, the overly domineering Taiyin magic power has lost some of the true essence of Xuanmen.

Especially those extremely yin and cold cultivation methods, if practiced for a long time, will make the person become cold and ruthless, losing all emotions and desires, like the Supreme Being who has forgotten all emotions.

Cultivators defy fate and believe that "Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things as straw dogs."

But it's not that they are truly heartless and indifferent to the common people, treating them like ants; otherwise, how would that be different from the demonic path?

The current Palace Master of Yaochi always seemed extremely cold to Zhang Xiaoshan.

Which kind of coldness is the indifference that seeps into your bones?

However, none of this concerns Zhang Xiaoshan.

After all, the difference in realm between the Palace Master of Yaochi Palace and the Palace Master of Yaochi Palace may seem to be only one major realm, but in reality, it is as vast as heaven and earth, beyond comparison.

On the contrary, he gained a great deal from this joint cultivation, and he actually broke through another realm.

The power of the Jade Pool Palace Master at the Nascent Soul stage was too immense; Zhang Xiaoshan had only helped her with the initial stages of Pure Yin cultivation, yet he had already received a rich reward.

The pure Yang magic power is not only more refined, but its quantity has also more than doubled, far exceeding that of cultivators of the same level.

Moreover, at the fourth level of the Golden Core stage, one would be considered an elite disciple of the orthodox Xuanmen sect in the cultivation world.

Even some elders of secular cultivation sects may have only just broken through to the Golden Core stage, and are not as strong as Zhang Xiaoshan at this moment.

After all, the secular world is nothing like the Kunlun Taoist sect, which occupies one of the most prestigious blessed lands in China.

In the Kunlun Daoist sect, only those at the Nascent Soul stage are considered elders. Even the sect leader and supreme elders have already embarked on the path of immortality. There are also countless old monsters who have secluded themselves in seclusion.

It can be said that Kunlun's suppression of the Kunlun Realm is not simply a matter of superficial power.

Even though Kunlun disciples reincarnate only once every thousand years, at least a dozen out of nearly ten thousand disciples have reached the Nascent Soul stage. The accumulated foundation they have built is unimaginable, making them the most powerful in the entire land.

However, compared to the long lifespan of demons, even cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage only live for a thousand years.

Moreover, the battles between righteous and demonic forces, the bottleneck of inner demons, the tribulations of ascending to immortality... most Nascent Soul cultivators probably have an average lifespan of less than five hundred years.

After all, every cultivator who can reach the Nascent Soul realm is a prodigy.

In the cultivation world, even for rogue cultivators, reaching the Golden Core realm is a pipe dream, let alone the Nascent Soul stage after the Golden Core.

For those immortal sects living in the mortal world, the Nascent Soul stage is the pinnacle of power, and immortals are even more legendary beings.

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Lijiacun is an ordinary little village at the foot of Kunlun Mountain.

At noon, wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys of Lijia Village, and a rich, mouthwatering aroma filled the air.

At this time, every household is preparing lunch. The natural aroma of rice is very appetizing. Even the usually noisy children are quietly waiting for the rice to be cooked.

This is at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains, where a trickle of water meanders through the mountains, nourishing this fertile land.

Therefore, although Lijia Village relies on the mountains for its livelihood, the land also yields a bountiful harvest every year.

"Infinite Heavenly Venerable!"

A loud, deep Taoist chant rang out, and then a tall, clean-cut figure appeared in front of a farmhouse with its door wide open. An elderly couple and a robust young man who were eating inside immediately looked out the door.

A young man of about fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in white, stood gracefully, with fair skin and delicate features, exuding an ethereal charm that immediately caught the eye.

What a handsome young man!

The boy smiled, nodded to the family of three inside the house, and said:

"Xiaodao Chunyangzi is cultivating on Kunlun Mountain."

Just now, seeing the wisps of smoke rising from the chimney and drawn by the aroma, I specially requested a bowl of rice from you, and hope you will grant my request.

This was Zhang Xiaoshan's first time begging for alms, and it was done casually.

After he descended the mountain, the scenery along the way was picturesque, and there were no demons running rampant.

Therefore, I only glanced at many simple and peaceful villages I passed by without stopping. The reason I asked for a bowl of rice at this moment was because of my feelings.

In the Jade Pool Celestial Palace, they drank nectar and ate fresh fruit, without even the slightest hint of fishiness, let alone this rice.

Therefore, after smelling the aroma of rice, Zhang Xiaoshan had the idea of ​​begging for alms.

"So you are a hermit from the mountain. Please wait a moment, hermit. I will serve you a vegetarian meal right away!"

Upon hearing this, the old man's face immediately lit up with excitement, and he wanted to invite Zhang Xiaoshan into the house.

The family was already amazed when they saw Zhang Xiaoshan's otherworldly demeanor.

Upon hearing that Zhang Xiaoshan had come from the mountain, he couldn't help but think of the Taoist immortals on Kunlun Mountain.

At the foot of Kunlun Mountain, legends of immortals often circulate. Moreover, Zhang Xiaoshan's wealth and polite demeanor make him even more approachable.

As for immortals who abstain from grains, why do they need to eat?

No one in the family suspected anything.

Soon, a simple yet large earthenware bowl was filled with a bowl of pure white, steaming hot rice, and Zhang Xiaoshan couldn't help but bow and express his gratitude.

Looking at the distinct grains of rice in front of him, Zhang Xiaoshan felt a long-lost sense of familiarity and began to eat heartily.

Even without any snacks to go with the drinks, just a bowl of rice made Zhang Xiaoshan feel the long-lost warmth of everyday life.

This made Zhang Xiaoshan feel much more relaxed.

"Thank you, layman!"

"I don't possess any magic powers to turn lead into gold, but I do know how to temper iron into steel. Pottery and porcelain are the same; they are all made of clay, only the firing temperatures differ."

As he spoke, Zhang Xiaoshan channeled his pure Yang magic power, and a red light enveloped the ceramic bowl.

In just three breaths, as the red light dissipated, the old man and the others saw that the originally simple and rough earthenware bowl had become a top-grade porcelain bowl with a body as thin as paper, crystal clear as jade, and as white as snow.

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

Amidst the farmer's incredulous shock, Zhang Xiaoshan slowly turned around, taking ten zhang (approximately 33 meters) in a single step, and casually walked away.

By the time the farmer's family realized what was happening, Zhang Xiaoshan was nowhere to be seen.

The difference between a ceramic bowl and a porcelain bowl is already as great as the difference between a silver bowl and a gold bowl. Moreover, such exquisite white porcelain is probably comparable to an equivalent gold bowl.

Zhang Xiaoshan did not present the gold bowl because he considered that while a common man is innocent, possessing a treasure is a crime.

Porcelain is neither particularly expensive nor cheap.

It's not like someone would commit murder over a single porcelain bowl.

Moreover, it was just a bowl of rice; Zhang Xiaoshan wouldn't be so extravagant as to pay with a gold bowl. For him, turning an earthenware bowl into a porcelain one was merely a matter of pure yang fire processing it.

Chapter 917 Sword Slays Mountain Lord, Demon's Cunning